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Saint Andrews Society of Mid id-Maryland, aryland, In Inc. c. Annua nual l General al Meeti ting g Nov ovembe ber 21, , 2015 Ma Maso sonic ic Lod odge, e, Fre rede deri rick, , Ma Mary ryla land Saint Andrews Society

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Saint Andrew’s Society of Mid id-Maryland, aryland, In Inc. c.

Annua nual l General al Meeti ting g Nov

  • vembe

ber 21, , 2015 Ma Maso sonic ic Lod

  • dge,

e, Fre rede deri rick, , Ma Mary ryla land

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Saint Andrew’s Society of Mid-Maryland, Inc Inc. An Annual Bus Business s Meet eeting Off Officer Repo Reports President Marianne Elliott Vice-President John Avery Recording Secretary Barbara Collins Treasurer Charles McFarland Membership Secretary Dana Cameron Old Old Busi Business ss 2015 In Review SASMM and Other Events SASMM Operations Ne New Busi Business 2015 Remaining SASMM and Other Events 2016 Looking Forward SASMM and Other Events SASMM Operations Awards and Recognition Open Session for All Members Installation of 2016 Officers Dorothy Penders Adjournment

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President’s Report Marianne Elliott

  • “Who knew?” Part 2
  • Organizational Changes
  • Challenges
  • Rewards
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Vice-President’s Report John Avery

  • VP’s Perspective
  • Fir

irst e ever SASMM Audit – In Progress!

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Recording Secretary’s Report Barbara Collins

  • Secretary’s Perspective
  • 2014 AGM Meeting Minutes

– Copies on the tables – Will send electronic copy after meeting

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Treasurer's Report Charles MacFarland

  • Treasurer’s Perspective
  • 1 July 2014- 30 June 2015 Financial Report

– Copies on the tables – Will send electronic copy after meeting

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Membership Secretary’s Report Dana Cameron*

  • Membership Perspective: Read Dana’s report and

resignation as Membership Secretary and coordinating events due to personal reasons.

  • There are 106 members
  • New members and First time Attendees please

stand!

*Could not attend the AGM, but handled the set-up.

Thank you!

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Webmaster-Social Media Report Bill Elliott

  • Webmaster Perspective
  • SASMM Website sasmm.com/
  • Celtic Festival website

midmarylandcelticfestical.com/

  • SASMM Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/standrews.midmaryland /?fref=ts

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OLD BUSINESS

2015 In Revie iew

  • SASMM and Other
  • SASMM Operations
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2015 In Review

Burns Nicht Supper: February 21st Urbana Volunteer Fire Department Hall

Cha hair ir: : Katie Cameron

Cancelled: State Declared Snow Emergency

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2015 In Review

National Tartan Day Festival: April 11th Old Town Alexandria, VA

SASMM Tent ent Team eam: Bill Elliott Marianne Elliott Charly MacFarland Ralph Wallace

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2015 In Review

Spring Kirkin O' Tartan: April 19th Frederick Presbyterian Church

Leader: Celia Kirby

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2015 In Review

Mount Airy Flea Market: April 25th Mount Airy Fire Department Carnival Grounds

SA SASMM Team: Dorothy Penders Cindy Wolfe Harry Wolfe

…and it snowed!

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2015 In Review

Southern Maryland Celtic Festival: April 25th Patterson Park and Museum

SA SASMM Ten ent Team eam: Bill Elliott Marianne Elliott Toby Elliott (dog) Charly MacFarland Susan Thayer Thanks to Susan and Dana for the updated “look” to

  • ur SASMM Traveling Tent!
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2015 In Review

Festival Sponsor-Patron Banquet: May 8th FSK Holiday Inn, Frederick, MD

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2015 In Review

15th Annual Frederic Celtic Festival: May 9th Mount Airy Fire Department Carnival Grounds

Cha hair ir: Joe Wiggington Assisted by many Festival Staff

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2015 In Review

Donation to Warrior 360 (W360) from SASMM 15th Annual Frederic Celtic Festival

Pre resenta tati tion: Marianne Elliott Bill Elliott Barbara Collins with Mark Little, W360 Chris Carlson, W360

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2015 In Review

Celtic Night at the Keys: June 1st Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD

…before we got rained out…again!

Lead eader: Barbara Collins

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2015 In Review

Maryland Tartan Stone Ceremony: July 25th

Frank Maurer who is a

master stone carver of Tartan Stones has given stones to 28

  • f the states since the year

2000. The efforts to get a national Tartan Day recognized and passed by Congress prompted Frank to this endeavor.

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2015 In Review

SASMM Family Baseball Game: August 23rd Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD

Leader: Barbara Collins

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2015 In Review

Virginia Scottish Games: September 5th and 6th The Great Meadow, The Plains, VA

SASMM Tent ent Team eam: Barbara Collins Bill Elliott Marianne Elliott Toby Elliott (dog) Charly MacFarland Susan Thayer

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2015 In Review

In the Street: September 12th Downtown Frederick, MD

SASMM Ten ent Team eam: Barbara Collins Bill Elliott Marianne Elliott Celia Kirby Sam Kirby Charly MacFarland

….and it rained!!!

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2015 In Review

Fall Kirkin O' Tartan: September 13th Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, MD

Leader: Cindy Wolfe

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2015 In Review

Central Virginia Celtic Festival & Highland Games October 24th & 25th Richmond, VA Raceway Complex

No SASMM Tent Team, but several members enjoyed the festival. Chris (Wounded Warrior division) got a FULL rotation on the caber toss!

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2015 In Review

Maryland Irish Festival: November 6th & 7th Timonium, MD

SA SASMM Boo

  • oth Team:

JoAnn Choate Bill Elliott Marianne Elliott Marty Munroe Ralph Wallace

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2015 In Review: Operations

Wha hat we e did did:

  • BOD Agenda and Meeting Minutes: NFP Accepted

Standards

  • Documenting Committee Responsibilities for Events
  • Reinstatement of Maryland State Use and Tax Status
  • Awarded one (1) Scholarship (High School Student for

Scottish Country Dancing lessons

  • Updated the SASMM website with calendar of events,

grant/scholarship, awards, and other information

  • Updated the SASMM Traveling Tent
  • Realigned the festival organization
  • Donation (first) to churches supporting our Kirkins
  • Donation to Warrior 360 (festival charity)
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2015 In Review: Operations

Wha hat we e did did no not t do do:

  • Restart the newsletter, however increased

communication via email, Facebook , and websites

  • Update the Bylaws; however we now have

electronic files and some historical documents

  • Resolve the IRS issue (filing penalty); no response

from the IRS

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2015 What remains?

  • Happy Thanksgiving
  • Celebrate St. Andrew’s Day: November 30th
  • Scottish Christmas Walk; December 5th

Old Town, Alexandria, VA, 10am

  • Lassie and Laddies Libation Event: December 11th

Ferguson Castle, 7pm

  • Wind up the old year at Hogmanay Party:

December 31st Right here, 8 p.m. till

** ***N *No Dece ecember BOD or

  • r Fest

estiv ival l meet eetin ing

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2016 Looking Forward

  • January 1oth: BOD meeting and MMCF meeting
  • February 21st: Burns Nicht Supper
  • March/April TBD: Spring Kirkin O’ Tartan
  • April 6th: National Tartan Day
  • April 10th: National Tartan Day Festival
  • April TBD: Mount Airy Flea Market
  • April 30th: Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
  • May 14th: Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival
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2016 Looking Forward

Mid id-Maryland Celtic Fest stival

  • New name, new logo, same location
  • Co-Chairs and Administrator/Treasurer
  • Marianne Elliott, Ralph Wallace, Denise Sayer
  • Friday Night Open House - (Ceilidh–like) at

Sponsor-Patron Hall. 6-8pm Come as you are!

  • Charity Fundraising (no evening concert)
  • Entertainment: Pub stage, Acoustic stage,

Traditional (Harp and Fiddle) stage, Dancer’s stage

  • SASMM Patron Package
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2016 Looking Forward-Operations

GOALS

  • 2016 Calendar of Events-more participation
  • 2016 Budget for each SASMM event/activity
  • Resolve remaining IRS issues
  • Finalize Audit and share with members
  • Update Bylaws (need a group)
  • Outreach and partnership with other organizations
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SASMM Byla laws (N (November 2004)

The Objectives of the Society shall be:

  • 1. To perpetuate Scottish traditions and culture through

education and demonstration,

  • 2. To promote the establishment and growth of Clan

societies and Scottish organizations,

  • 3. To encourage and support Scottish events,
  • 4. To dispense such charitable or educational assistance

as is deemed worthy, and

  • 5. To help arrange, when and where possible, the

presence of a piper at any event involving a Member in good standing.

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SASMM Byla laws (N (November 2004)

  • Several areas where Bylaws and current practice are

different (to name a few)

  • Voting process (absentee ballot, voting at AGM)
  • BOD composition (and quorum)
  • Officer Duties and Standing Committees
  • And more…

Bottom line: Bylaws need revision to be in keeping with current practice ( or change current practice), available to all SASMM members, and have flexibility.

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Awards and Recognition

Spi pirit of

  • f Sco

cotland Hon

  • noring Dor
  • rothy J.

. Petr etrie Pen enders 20 2015 This honor is awarded to an individual whose contributions in education, culture, and other achievements promote the heritage of Scotland.

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Spi pirit of

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cotland Awar ard Nom

  • mination Pro

roce cess

  • Nominations will be accepted from SASMM members

starting now and up until January 30, 2o16

  • Must be submitted in writing (name and reasons for the

nomination).

  • Review committee makes a recommendations to BOD.
  • SASMM BOD will vote on final selection
  • Announce at Burns’ Nicht Supper and other events
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Awards and Recognition

Quil ilt of Valor Award To Harry Wolf lfe To honor and comfort th those to touched by war

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Awards and Recognition

John Barbara Charly Dana Joe SASMM Board of Directors

Thank you!!!

Bill

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Open Session

Questi tions? Comments? Thoughts?

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Installation of Elected Officers

Ele lecti tion Com

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ttee Dorothy Penders, Chair Celia Kirby Cindy Wolfe

*** Due to a procedural irregularity found during the Audit of SASMM Bylaws compared to the actual practice

  • ver the past several years, it is requested that the SASMM

members present concur with the ballot count. NOTE: SASMM members (25 in attendance) concurred with the ballot count.

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Installation of 2016 Elected Officers

President: Marianne Elliott Vice President: Marty Munroe Recording Secretary: Barbara Collins Treasurer: Charly MacFarland Membership Secretary:* Chris Spruill

* Due to resignation of only Membership Secretary nomination on the ballot, nomination was accepted from the floor and the membership voted unanimously to accept the nomination.

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embe bers

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Adjournment

Thank you!!!